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Robert "Puga" Thomas received a computer science degree from Prairie View A&M University.

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Robert served for more than 30 years at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as a systems engineer and project manager.

Robert previously ran for U.S. House District 36 in 2020 and for U.S. House District 22 in 2026 but did not win.

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Robert previously ran for the United States House Texas District 14 in 2020 but lost. He has also served on the West Columbia, Texas City Council since 1997.

Plans on investing in infrastructure that creates jobs.

Wants to support small businesses with "fewer barriers."

Aims to expand "training programs to prepare Texans for future careers."

Seeks to expand broadband internet "so every Texan—urban or rural—can stay connected and thrive."

Seeks to tax the middle class and work force "not on the wealth they gain but taxing only the growth of the wealth."

- Plans on investing in infrastructure that creates jobs.
- Wants to support small businesses with "fewer barriers."
- Aims to expand "training programs to prepare Texans for future careers."
- Seeks to expand broadband internet "so every Texan—urban or rural—can stay connected and thrive."
- Seeks to tax the middle class and work force "not on the wealth they gain but taxing only the growth of the wealth."

Economy

Public Safety

Promises to work to lower prescription drug prices.

Wants to "protect rural healthcare access so families don’t have to travel miles for basic care."

- Promises to work to lower prescription drug prices.
- Seeks to expand coverage options.
- Wants to "protect rural healthcare access so families don’t have to travel miles for basic care."

Healthcare

Wants to make sure teachers have the resources they need.

Supports vocational training and apprenticeships for "career-ready skills."

Promises to fight to "keep college affordable" for Texas families.

- Believes in "strong" public schools
- Wants to make sure teachers have the resources they need.
- Supports vocational training and apprenticeships for "career-ready skills."
- Promises to fight to "keep college affordable" for Texas families.

Education

Supports the growth of renewable energy jobs while "protecting" traditional workers.

Promises to fight for clean air and water.

Wants to lead on climate resilience planning to "keep Texas safe from extreme weather."

- Prioritizes flood protection.
- Supports the growth of renewable energy jobs while "protecting" traditional workers.
- Promises to fight for clean air and water.
- Wants to lead on climate resilience planning to "keep Texas safe from extreme weather."

Energy & the Environment

As of January 22, 2026, Robert "Puga" Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Robert "Puga" Thomas

For Candidate Robert "Puga" Thomas on Issue voting-representation: Advocates for a pro-public-schools, pro-abortion rights campaign and aims to address property taxes, insurance costs, and corporate greed.

Advocates for a pro-public-schools, pro-abortion rights campaign and aims to address property taxes, insurance costs, and corporate greed.

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